Employment Counsel

Lambda

. Provide day-to-day employment advice across the employee lifecycle .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $189,000 - $280,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in employment law, including U.S. federal and California regulations, international hiring models, and workplace investigations. Capable of providing practical legal advice while balancing risk and business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

JD From An Accredited Law School7+ Years Of Employment Law ExperienceDeep Knowledge Of U.S. Federal And California Employment LawExperience Conducting Workplace InvestigationsHands-On Experience Supporting International Expansion

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Hard Skills

Wage And Hour ComplianceWorker ClassificationMulti-State Employment ComplianceEmployment AgreementsContractor AgreementsConsultant AgreementsEmployment HandbooksCompensation ProgramsPay TransparencyPay Equity

Soft Skills

Excellent Written Communication SkillsExcellent Verbal Communication SkillsAbility To Provide Clear Practical Advice

Tools & Technologies

EOR ProvidersPEO ProvidersLocal Outside Counsel

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Admission To Practice In At Least One U.S. JurisdictionEligibility For California Registered In-House Counsel

Industry Keywords

Employment LawInternational Employment MattersWorkplace InvestigationsEmployment LitigationAgency ChargesDemand LettersArbitrationsM&AReorganizationsReductions In Force

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day employment advice across the employee lifecycle
Advise on wage and hour compliance, worker classification, and multi-state employment compliance
Handle employee relations matters and separations, including separation and release agreements
Partner on offers and hiring; own employment templates and draft bespoke employment agreements
Draft and maintain contractor, consultant, and advisor agreements
Advise on international hiring models, manage EOR/PEO providers, and support local entity employment setup
Advise on international employment matters and manage local outside counsel
Conduct or oversee workplace investigations
Manage agency charges, demand letters, arbitrations, and litigation with outside counsel
Own employee handbooks, policies, and required notices
Advise on compensation programs, pay transparency, and pay equity
Support employment compliance for data center and operations workforces
Design and deliver training for managers and the People team
Support employment aspects of M&A, reorganizations, and reductions in force
Build scalable processes, templates, and self-serve resources

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD from an accredited law school
Active admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; California bar preferred, or eligibility for California Registered In-House Counsel
7+ years of employment law experience
Hands-on experience supporting international expansion, including hiring through EOR and/or PEO providers, hiring directly through local entities, and moving employees between those models
Deep knowledge of U.S. federal and California employment law
Working familiarity with employment frameworks in the UK, EU, Canada, and APAC
Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing employment litigation and agency matters
Ability to provide clear, practical advice balancing legal risk and business objectives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willingness and ability to work onsite at the San Francisco or upcoming New York City office 4 days a week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous cash & equity compensation
Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
Flexible paid time off plan
Four-day in-office schedule with Tuesdays designated as work-from-home days
Potential visa sponsorship for H-1B, TN, or O-1 status